Hoover U5162 Manual - Page 10

44 45 46 Q R N 44 Grasp agitator firmly and fit it into position by first sliding end oppo- site the belt into the rectangular slot (Q) on side of cleaner. Pull other side of agitator (R) into place. Turn agitator, making sure belt is not pinched between agitator and cleaner body. The belt must rotate freely inside the belt guide. If the agitator does not turn, reposition belt in the belt guide. 45 Replace agitator cover (N) and 2 screws. 46 Replace hood, 2 screws and hose. 47 47 Raise nozzle up and replace the 2 screws on the bottom. The agitator brush roll When to replace When agitator brushes are worn, the agitator should be replaced. To check condition of brushes, disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Move edge of a card across bottom plate while turning agitator. To maintain cleaning effectiveness, replace agitator if brushes do not touch card. What to buy When purchasing a new agitator, ask for HOOVER part no. 48414110. 48 How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. 48 Remove hood and agitator cover as described in the "Belt replace- ment" section. Discard old agitator. Continue following the directions in the "Belt replacement" section to replace belt, new agitator, agitator cover and hood. Lubrication The motor is equipped with bearings that contain sufficient lubrication for the life of the motor. The addition of lubricant could cause damage. Therefore, do not add lubricant to motor bearings. The agitator brush roll is equipped with two ball bearings that should be lubricated periodically by a Hoover Service Centre. Thermal protector An internal thermal protector has been designed into your cleaner to protect it from overheating. When the thermal protector activates, the cleaner will stop running. If this happens, proceed as follows: 1. Turn the cleaner OFF and disconnect it from the electrical outlet. 2. Check filters for dirt accumulation. 3. Refer to "Clearing blockages" section. 4. When cleaner is unplugged and the motor cools for 30 minutes, the thermal protector automatically resets and cleaning may continue. If the thermal protector continues to activate after following the above steps, your cleaner may need servicing (see"Service" section). 10